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Soyoka 優風 – Japanese girl given name
Soyoka (優風) is read そよか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 優風, the characters mean: tenderness + wind. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Soyoka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 優風 | そよか | tenderness + wind | 26 |
| 微加 | そよか | delicate + add | 18 |
| 風香 | そよか | wind + incense | 18 |
| 微風 | そよか | delicate + wind | 22 |
| 微香 | そよか | delicate + incense | 22 |
| 爽海 | そよか | refreshing + sea | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Soyoka
Soyoka in different scripts
| Romaji | Soyoka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そよか |
| Katakana | ソヨカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 優風 |
Full name examples
- Soyoka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城優風, ゆうき そよか)
- Soyoka Kono (Japanese order: 河野優風, こうの そよか)
- Soyoka Maki (Japanese order: 牧優風, まき そよか)
How to pronounce Soyoka
Break it into 2 parts: soyo · ka. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written そよか.
Questions about Soyoka
What does Soyoka mean in Japanese?
Soyoka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 優風, combines these meanings: tenderness + wind. Other spellings include 微加 (delicate + add), 風香 (wind + incense), 微風 (delicate + wind).
How do you write Soyoka in kanji?
The most common way is 優風 (そよか). It can also be written 微加, 風香, 微風, 微香, 爽海.
How do you write Soyoka in katakana?
Soyoka is ソヨカ in katakana and そよか in hiragana.
Is Soyoka a boy or girl name?
Soyoka is mostly used for girls.
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